Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) 2025 Masters & PhD Scholarships

China has become a premier destination for international students, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and deep historical roots. Among its esteemed institutions, Beijing University consistently ranks within the top five, offering a dynamic environment for ambitious students to develop career-enhancing skills.

Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), a prestigious Chinese university established in 1940, is offering a remarkable array of scholarships for international students for the 2025 academic year. Among these is the Chinese Government Scholarship at BIT, a fully-funded program dedicated to supporting international scholars in their academic pursuits.

Benefits of BIT Postgraduate Scholarship

The Scholarship period will depend on the type of degree. Benefits are stated as follows:

• Tuition fees;
• Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy;
• Stipend:
  • Master’s students: CNY 3,000 /month.
  • Doctoral students: CNY 3,500/month;
• Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800/person/year.

Requirements for BIT Postgraduate Scholarship

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be non-Chinese citizens and in good health both mentally and physically, and will observe the Chinese laws and the regulations, and the rules and regulations of Beijing Institute of Technology;
• Be an academically excellent holder of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent under the age of 35;
• Be an academically excellent holder of a master’s degree or its equivalent under the age of 40;
• Hold an HSK certificate (minimum of level 5) for Chinese-taught programs; have a minimum score of 85 in TOEFL or 6.0 overall band in IELTS for English-taught programs (English native speakers are exempted). Or to provide other language certificates recognized by BIT;
• Have at least 1-year related working or internship experience for MBA program.

Application Documents

To apply for the Beijing Institute of Technology Scholarship, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• CSC application form (For CSC applicants only)
• The Photocopy of Passport’s photo page (if you are in China or have Chinese Visa, then please also provide the Chinese visa page)
• The Certified/Notarized Copy of highest Degree’s Diploma/ Certificate of Schooling (in Chinese or English)
• The Certified/Notarized Copy of Academic Transcripts (undergraduate level and above, if any, in Chinese or English)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement & Study Plan
• Two Recommendation Letters by professors or associate professors
• Recommendation Form for International Student by BIT Advisors
• Physical Examination Record for Foreigner and Blood Test Report
• Proof of Language Proficiency
• Non-criminal Record
• Financial Guarantee Letter
• Other Supporting Documents (eg, papers/patent/award, etc.)

Application Deadline

February 15, 2025

How to Apply

Step 1: Online Registration

• Register at http://apply.isc.bit.edu.cn/.
• Chinese Government Scholarship applicants need to first register at https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn and upload required documents. (BIT’s Agency No.:10007; Type: B)

Step 2: Material Review & Application Fee

• Applicants who pass the initial Material Review will be required to pay the application fee of CNY 600 (non-refundable) directly in the online application system.

Step 3: Comprehensive Interview

• Applicants who paid the application fee will be admitted to a Comprehensive Interview. Time and method will be informed through email in advance.

Step 4: Academic Review & Further Reviews

• Applicants who pass the Comprehensive Interview will be admitted to the Academic Review and further reviews.
• Please notice: We highly recommend you contact BIT advisors before or during the admission. There is NO NEED to wait after the Comprehensive Interview.

Step 5: Pre-Admission

• Applicants who pass the academic review and further reviews will receive pre-admission notice.

Step 6: Final Result (Official Admission)

• The final result (official admission) will be released through email around July.

For more details, visit BIT website